Description

Celica 40 MG Tablet is an antidepressant which is used to control the symptoms of depression. Take this medicine at the same time regularly. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without informing your doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Celica 40 MG Tablet

Dry mouthsevere

Agitationsevere

Skin rashsevere

Blurred visionsevere

Diarrheasevererare

Drowsinesssevererare

Increased sweatingsevererare

Unusual tiredness and weaknesssevererare

Tremorssevererare

Decreased interest in sexual intercourse

Body pain

Headache

Running Nose

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Celica 40 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 6 hours. The antidepressant effect can be seen in 1 to 4 weeks.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2 to 3 days.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate

Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it can result in dizziness and difficulty in concentration. Avoid activities that need mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. The risk of feeding difficulties, irritability, and respiratory problems is more in the third trimester. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is known to excreted in breastmilk. It is not recommended in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Close monitoring of behavioral changes like drowsiness or fussiness and body weight is necessary.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Celica 40 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Celica 40 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Celica 40 MG Tablet

Depression

Celica 40 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of depression which is a serious mood disorder characterized by feeling sad, irritable and devoid of energy.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Celica 40 MG Tablet

Allergy

Not recommended in the patients allergic to Celica 40 MG Tablet or other antidepressants.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor if any symptoms of the overdose like dizziness, loss of consciousness appear.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

Description

- Consumption of alcohol with central nervous system active agents may increase the risk of side effects due to the additive effect.

Instructions

- Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it can result in dizziness and difficulty in concentration. Avoid activities that need mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Depression

severe

Use with caution in adults and pediatrics with depression as it may worsen the symptoms of depression. Close monitoring of these symptoms like changes in the behavior and suicidal thoughts is necessary. Discontinue the medicine if symptoms persist.

Seizures

moderate

This medicine may increase the seizures. It should be used with caution in the patients with the history of epilepsy and not recommended in the patients with unstable epilepsy.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Celica 40 MG Tablet as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. The risk of feeding difficulties, irritability, and respiratory problems is more in the third trimester. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is known to excreted in breastmilk. It is not recommended in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Close monitoring of behavioral changes like drowsiness or fussiness and body weight is necessary.

General warnings

Suicidal thoughts

- Use with caution in the patients with major depressive disorder due to the increased risk of suicidal thoughts. Close monitoring of these symptoms is necessary. Inform the doctor if these symptoms worsen.

Abnormal bleeding

- Use with caution in the patients who are on NSAIDs, aspirin, warfarin due to the increase in the risk of bleeding. Inform the doctor if experience any unusual bleeding. Close monitoring of blood count and prothrombin time is necessary.

Weight loss

- This medicine is known to alter body weight. Close monitoring of body weight is necessary. Inform the doctor if you experience any symptoms of weight loss.

Discontinuation of treatment

- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like nausea, headache, anxiety, dizziness, and irritability. Gradual dose reduction should be made under the doctor's supervision.

Impaired kidney function

- Use with caution in the patients with severe kidney injury due to increase in the risk of accumulation of Celica 40 MG Tablet. Dose adjustments are to be made based on the CrCl.

Pediatric use

- This medicine is not recommended for the children less than 18 years.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

It works by increasing the levels of a chemical substance called serotonin in the brain which helps in reducing the symptoms by maintaining the normal brain function.

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